Compliance Updates
Nominations open for the 2023 VIXIO GamblingCompliance Global Regulatory Awards
VIXIO GamblingCompliance is delighted to officially open nominations for the seventh annual Global Regulatory Awards. VIXIO is looking to build on the success of last year’s awards, for which a record number of nominations were received. VIXIO will introduce a new category, Outstanding Contribution to Safer Game Design, and enhance some of the most popular awards, bringing the number of categories this year to 21.
Nominations will officially close on May 26, 2023, meaning potential nominees have around three months to get their entries in. Submitting a nomination is free, quick and more accessible than ever before and is open to industry newcomers and veterans alike.
Since their launch in 2017, the independently adjudicated Global Regulatory Awards have become the biggest of their kind, recognising and celebrating those who demonstrate excellence in responsible gambling and are growing in importance as the industry moves towards a more robust culture of compliance. Winning a prestigious award is a sign of excellence and can enhance your reputation as a leader in compliance and safer gambling.
Mike Woolfrey, VIXIO CEO, said: “VIXIO is proud to provide a platform to showcase the great work within the gambling industry. We continue to be delighted by the record number of high-quality nominations we receive each year, meaning winning an award demonstrates dedication towards regulatory compliance and safer gambling. We are lucky to work with an independent panel of judges of talented industry experts, ensuring that every individual or team has an equal opportunity for recognition.”
This year’s VIXIO GamblingCompliance Global Regulatory Awards ceremony will be held on November 29, 2023, and we will be returning to the prestigious De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in Central London, the site of the 2022 ceremony where more than 350 senior industry professionals joined VIXIO to celebrate the achievements of that year’s star-studded class of winners.
Compliance Updates
The Danish Gambling Authority Will Have More Response Options with Amendment of the Gambling Act
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On 2 May, the Danish Parliament adopted the Act on Amendment of Act on Gambling. Among other things, the amendment of the Gambling Act means that the Danish Gambling Authority from the 1st of July 2024 will have more response options i.e., options to issue orders and reprimands.
Until last month, the Danish Gambling Authority had the option to warn the licence holder or report it to the police when the Danish Gambling Authority found a breach of the gambling legislation.
However, in the future, when the Danish Gambling Authority finds a breach, the Danish Gambling Authority can issue an order and/or a reprimand. If the licence holder fails to comply with the order or does not meet the deadline, the breach may result in a report to the police or the licence may be revoked.
The amendment of the Act also means that the Danish Gambling Authority must publish court rulings where the outcome is a verdict of guilty or a partial verdict and fines issued for breaches found after 1 July 2024 on the Danish Gambling Authority’s website for five years.
On Spillemyndigheden.dk, you will find a full list of all reactions issued by the Danish Gambling Authority. You will find the list “Rulings and reactions” under “News” in the menu. The list enables you to filter by type of reaction and field of law.
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AGCO
Edict Egaming Secures Approval for Ontario Licence
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Edict egaming has received approval from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to provide its games for the online casino market in the Canadian province. This applies to both the German edict egaming GmbH and Edict Malta Limited. From now on, the Merkur Group subsidiary will be able to offer its popular Merkur slots in one of the largest North American markets.
“We are delighted to have received AGCO approval for our Merkur games in Ontario. This is definitely a big step for edict and we are very excited to showcase ourselves to new audiences on the global stage in this dynamic market,” Dominic-Daniel Liénard, CEO of edict egaming GmbH, said.
The AGCO is working with the Government of Ontario and iGaming Ontario (iGO) to establish a new online gaming market that helps protect consumers gambling through private gaming companies. This license certifies that edict operates within the framework of strict laws and meets the requirements for responsible gaming.
Compliance Updates
Malta Gaming Authority Reminds Licensees to Notify Material Outsourcing Within 30 Days
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The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a reminder to licensees regarding the necessary compliance procedures for outsourcing activities related to material supplies, critical supplies and key functions.
According to the Gaming Authorisations and Compliance Directive, licensees must adhere to the Policy for Outsourcing by Authorised Persons. Licensees are required to notify the MGA within 30 days when outsourcing material supplies.
For outsourcing activities deemed to be critical supplies or critical services, prior approval from the Authority is mandatory. This approval must be secured before entering into any agreements, MGA said in a statement.
Outsourcing requests should be submitted through the “Operational – Outsourcing Arrangements” application on the Licensee Portal. Key Function applications need to be submitted directly by the respective Key Person via the “Personal Portfolio” on the Licensee Portal.
Furthermore, if licensees require the MGA’s formal approval for any outsourced business arrangements with third parties, known as “Shared Conduct Agreements,” a specific procedure must be followed to obtain this approval.
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